The Osun State Government has stated that it will assist Folakemi, a resident of Ejigbo suffering from goitre.
The state government made this known while reacting to a viral video suggestive of neglect on treating the woman on the part of the government.
In the video, Folakemi rejected the free surgery and opted for the sum of N300,000.
Reacting on behalf of the state government through a statement on Tuesday, Dr Isiaka Adekunle, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health stated that the goitre patient was not ignored when she sought medical assistance for her condition.
Adekunle revealed that Folakemi was requested to provide her record of procedure for medical assistance before the State Government could take charge.
According to the statement, “Mrs. Folakemi wasn’t overlooked when she sought medical assistance for her goitre, but was rather requested to provide her record of procedure for medical assistance before the State Government could take charge.
“Contrary to the Government’s offer, Mrs. Folakemi, influenced by an unknown NGO, went to Lagos to seek funds for her medical operation, ignoring the fact that the Osun State Government had already offered to perform the surgery free of charge.
“Mrs. Folakemi, while in Lagos, did not proceed with the surgery but opted for the donated funds to support her business.”
Adekunle insisted that the State Government had reassured Folakemi and her family that the surgery could still be conducted without any cost.
He advanced that since she had resolved to return to Osun for the surgery, the previous medical records, record of procedure for medical assistance, including family consent, were still requirements for the government to proceed with her case.
Osun govt to assist goitre patient despite controversies